Antoninianus - Diocletianus CONSERVAT AVG, Sol

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year285-294
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.7 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#206A, OCRE#ric.5.dio.206
Obverse descriptionBust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Caius Valerius Diocletianus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Gaius Valerius Diocletian, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSol, walking left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCONSERVAT AVG -/-//SXXIT
(Translation: Conservatori Augusti. Protector of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (285-294)  - `SXXIT` in exergue; -
Catalog ID5573034650
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